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Infection Prevention and Control MSc
Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Inverness
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Study mode
Distance / Online
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Start date
SEP-24, JAN-25
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Duration
3 years
Course summary
What is special about this course?
Promoting and developing best practice in the field of infection prevention and control is a pressing issue for professionals and the community as a whole. The issues facing hospital and community staff evolve quickly and IPC practitioners must be equipped to respond appropriately.
This innovative postgraduate course in Infection Prevention and Control has been designed to help you deal safely and effectively with infection risks. You will develop your confidence and expertise in the management and implementation of infection control change.
If you have to deal with infection as part of your job, or if you’d like to widen your knowledge and be in a position to apply for more senior posts in infection control, the MSc Infection Prevention and Control can help you achieve these goals.
Special features
- The course is delivered online through the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE), enabling you to fit your study around your personal and professional commitments, wherever you are in the world
- You can choose to study individual modules for continuing professional development (CPD), or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full masters degree
- Specialist modules at PgDip and MSc level allow you to specialise in areas of particular relevance to your career
- The course content contributes to the development of the core dimensions in the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF): communication; personal and people development; health, safety and security; quality; and equality and diversity.
What can I do on completion of my course?
- This MSc Infection Prevention and Control opens up opportunities for career advancement through continuing professional development (CPD)
- NHS staff currently on bands 5 and 6 of the NHS Career Framework Ladder can progress to bands 7, 8 and to Consultant
- You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to apply for senior posts in infection control and other health protection related posts
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 3,330per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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Campus address
University of the Highlands and Islands, UHI House, Old Perth Road, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3JH, Scotland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
80th out of 81 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 209120 58%67th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10098.0 98%39th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.86 77%25th
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